Rider down – news reports Liz Daley killed in avalanche

All avalanche fatalities really hurt, but for some reason this one resonates deep down. I didn’t know Liz personally, just friends of friends, but for some reason this one really hurts.

She just seemed to love life, and love the mountains, I always enjoyed her reports, and just reminds me how fickle life is. In the mountains you’re always at risk.

May she rest in peace

Was super inspired by her stoke over the years. I think everyone who ever saw a TR from her wanted to get out and ride. Truly sad news.

I’m a bit late posting because I’ve kinda been outta the loop due to various life issues and lack of computer. A few days ago someone asked me if I knew anyone that died in the avalanches in Chile. I didn’t know of anyone in particular who was down that way at the moment, but it seems with these incidents there’s always a connection. As I’m sure many of you have experienced. Sure enough, when I got online a couple days later, there it was.
I never met Liz, but obviously loved seeing the stoke she brought here. She will be missed for sure. Also shocked to see Andreas go down, as he was at the absolute pinnacle of the sport. But I did know JP, not very well, but had a few awesome days in the mountains with him over the course of a few years, and shared a few drinks. Even as a skier he’s definitely influenced my riding, and my attitude in the mountains. Dude was the man, and I’ll leave it at that.
Even though I always tell people that the most dangerous part of this amazing sport that we all love is driving to the trailhead, the truth is there are numerous dragons lurking. As the tribe grows, these things happen more often, and will continue to because the rewards are worth the risk, or we wouldn’t be doing it. Keep the stoke going and be safe out there.